Places And Travel
Why Saguaro Cactus Grow In Only One Desert
Saguaros grow wild only in the Sonoran Desert, never the Mojave or Chihuahuan. It comes down to frost, two rainy seasons, and a well-timed nurse plant.
The Largest County In The United States
San Bernardino County is the largest in America at 20,105 square miles. Why Alaska doesn't count and who are the runners-up?
9 Best Small Towns To Retire In Spain
9 Best Small Towns To Retire In Spain, including Sitges, Hondarribia, Baiona, Grazalema, and Trujillo, each under 50,000 residents with home prices to match.
2026's 8 Most Scenic Germany Towns
2026's 8 Most Scenic Germany Towns pair medieval old towns with vineyards, lakes, and mountains, each worth exploring from more than one perspective.
8 Stress-Free New South Wales Towns For A Weekend Retreat
8 Stress-Free New South Wales Towns For A Weekend Retreat include Byron Bay, Nimbin, Bellingen, Mudgee, Berry, and Narooma, on the coast and well inland.
How Big Is The Largest State Park Compared To A National Park?
How Big Is The Largest State Park Compared To A National Park? Alaska's Wood-Tikchik covers 1.6 million acres, bigger than 53 of the 63 national parks.
The Tallest Buildings In The United States
The Tallest Buildings In The United States are all in New York City and Chicago, led by One World Trade Center at 1,776 feet, ranked by architectural height.
The National Forests With The Most Dangerous Terrain
The danger isn't that these forests are inherently unsafe; rather, it’s that the terrain found can be unforgiving when a simple mistake turns serious.
8 Best South Dakota Towns For Retirees
Discover the best South Dakota towns for retirement, with affordable homes, reliable healthcare, senior programs, and cultural attractions.
Why Some State Parks Never Became National Parks
Why Some State Parks Never Became National Parks comes down to strict federal criteria, local opposition, patchwork land ownership, and multi-use access.
The Safest Small Towns In Hawaii
Low crime grades, tight-knit communities, and the Aloha Spirit at work. Five of the safest small towns in Hawaii, from windward Oʻahu to upcountry Maui.
The Highest Bridges In The United States
Hundreds of feet over canyons and rivers, America's six highest bridges range from a 1929 tourist walkway to a Hoover Dam bypass in the desert.
This New York Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Drive New York’s 26-mile Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway to discover Erie Canal locks, Cohoes Falls, historic preserves, and Schenectady’s Stockade.
11 Off The Beaten Path Towns in the Ozarks
Surrounded by stunning natural beauty and charming small towns, there are many areas to explore off the beaten path in the Ozarks.
2026's 12 Best Small Towns To Visit In Wisconsin
Every one of these towns grew up around a lake or a river. Meet the 12 best small towns to visit in Wisconsin in 2026, one working harbor at a time.
9 Most Overlooked Pennsylvania Towns For 2026
Pennsylvania’s overlooked towns hide canyon views, oil-boom history, quirky main streets, and local traditions that are easy to miss in 2026.
2026's 11 Most Scenic Northern United States Towns
Scenic small towns across the northern US, from Maine's Bold Coast to Oregon's Wallowas, each pairing a walkable main street with big wild country.
9 Prettiest Small Towns In The Poconos
Waterfalls, Victorian storefronts, rail bikes, and ski slopes across nine small Pocono towns in Monroe, Carbon, Wayne, and Pike counties.
The Safest Small Towns In Connecticut
Discover seven of Connecticut’s safest small towns, where consistently low crime rates meet quiet neighborhoods and small-town charm.
8 Best Oklahoma Towns For Retirees
Oklahoma may not offer the glamour of a coastal retirement destination, but its small towns feature deep history and a friendly community vibe.
8 Prettiest Small Towns In Nebraska
Sandstone bluffs, Willa Cather's prairie, and a Sandhills river canyon: eight small Nebraska towns worth a walk down Main Street.
The National Parks With Natural Arches
The National Parks With Natural Arches include Utah's Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce, Capitol Reef, and Zion, plus the Grand Canyon and Hawaii Volcanoes.
The American Towns With A Nuclear Plant Inside Town Limits
Shippingport, Seabrook, Buchanan, and more: the American towns that host a full-scale nuclear reactor inside their own limits, some sharing its name.
11 Ideal Virginia Destinations For A 3-Day Weekend In 2026
You can be out on a mountain hiking a scenic trail, immersing yourself in history in a museum, or indulging in retail therapy downtown on your 3-day weekend.
These 11 Towns In Michigan Were Ranked Among US Favorites In 2026
What earns a Michigan town a spot on a national favorites list? These 11 pair walkable downtowns with open water, ranked by what you can do in a day.
This New Hampshire Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
New Hampshire's Currier & Ives Scenic Byway runs 40 miles from Salisbury to Henniker, past covered bridges, orchards, and Mount Kearsarge.
9 Coolest North Carolina Towns For A Summer Vacation In 2026
These nine North Carolina towns offer summer travelers live music, vintage shopping, river paddling, mountain trails, arts districts, and local charm.
This Delaware Town Instantly Transports You To The Past
Fans of Revolutionary war history, and even further back, will feel they have won when they visit the historic town of Lewes, Delaware.
The National Parks Built Around Caves
The National Parks Built Around Caves take you underground at Mammoth Cave, Carlsbad Caverns, and Wind Cave, three of America's most striking cave parks.
The Tallest Observation Decks In The United States
Glass ledges, dizzying drops, and views above 1,000 feet define America’s tallest observation decks, where the skyline feels almost within reach.
The Best National Parks You Can Reach By Train
Plan a rail journey to national parks served by Amtrak and commuter trains with glaciers and canyons, lakeshores and dunes, plus abundant wildlife.
7 Most Walkable Town Centers In Northern Ireland
From the island town of Enniskillen to Georgian Hillsborough and seaside Ballycastle, here are 7 of the most walkable town centers in Northern Ireland.
2026's 9 Most Scenic Switzerland Towns
2026's 9 Most Scenic Switzerland Towns run from St. Moritz and Davos to Ascona, Gruyères, and Montreux, each with mountains, lakes, or hot springs.
5 Best Lakeside Towns in Australia
5 Best Lakeside Towns in Australia are Jindabyne, Daylesford, Barmera, Metung, and Merimbula, spread across New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
The Counties Made Almost Entirely Of Mountains
See how mountains dominate these rugged US counties through steep ridges, deep valleys, and dramatic elevation changes nationwide.
The Three Washington National Parks
One morning on a foggy Pacific beach, one afternoon under a giant volcano: meet Washington's three wildly different national parks and how to see them.
9 Most Breathtaking Towns In Oregon
Oregon is known for its breathtaking views in locations like Heceta Head Lighthouse, Cape Kiwanda Drive, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, and more
9 Off-The-Beaten-Path Towns In Wyoming
For travelers seeking small towns with plenty of nature, these Wyoming destinations offer an unforgettable look at the quieter side of the West.
This Nevada Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Trade Nevada's neon for open desert on a two-day drive to a sacred Paiute lake, its tufa spires, and one of the West's great cutthroat trout fisheries.
The National Parks You Can Only Reach By Boat Or Plane
The National Parks You Can Only Reach By Boat Or Plane include Dry Tortugas, Isle Royale, and remote Alaska wilds like Katmai, Kobuk Valley, and Glacier Bay.